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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,792.78, 14,895.11 and 6,316.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,792.78, 14,895.11 and 6,316.27 is: 8,717.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,792.78 : 14,895.11 = 6,316.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,792.78/14,895.11 = 6,316.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,792.78x = 14,895.11 × 6,316.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,792.78x = 94,081,479.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,081,479.46/10,792.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,717.07

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